Even in this era of superstar charismatic preachers, none probably is as universally well known as Billy Graham. Many have called him America’s pastor due … Book Review: Billy Graham in QuotesRead more
Author: Philip Hoppe
LCMS Pastor.
Posted inNews Clippings / Theology and Practice
About Winning, not Justice: Casey Anthony
A lawyer on Fox News while waiting for the Casey Anthony verdict came clean. He said, “This is not about justice, but winning.†It was … About Winning, not Justice: Casey AnthonyRead more
Posted inCommon Salvation
Common Salvation – Episode Two
Episode Two is up. I listen to my audience. The guitar is gone. The great content remains. Please share this with your friends, especially laymen … Common Salvation – Episode TwoRead more
Posted inTheology and Practice
The Illusion and Idolatry of Independence
On the fourth of July, the colonists declared that they would be free from the rule of mother Britain. Yes, the colonies would operate together … The Illusion and Idolatry of IndependenceRead more
Posted inCommon Salvation
Common Salvation Launch
Today, the podcast that has been in my head for a long time launches. Listen. Share. Comment. Let me know if I should continue. Click … Common Salvation LaunchRead more
Posted inAugsburg Confession / Theology and Practice
Presentation of the Augsburg Confession
What does it mean to be a Lutheran? Watch this to find out.
Posted inTheology and Practice
Book Review: The Sacred Journey
This book is another in the series from Thomas Nelson I have been reading which stated purpose it to examine the ancient practices of the … Book Review: The Sacred JourneyRead more
Posted inMarriage and Family / Movie Reviews
Mr. Popper’s Penguins: Movie Review
Article first published as Movie Review: Mr. Popper’s Penguins on Blogcritics. This last Friday, Gideon, my oldest boy who turns nine today, and I went … Mr. Popper’s Penguins: Movie ReviewRead more
Posted inMarriage and Family / Theology and Practice
Loss of a child – a mediation
During my last sleep, I had a vivid dream which shook me long after I woke. In the dream, one of my children was killed … Loss of a child – a mediationRead more
Posted inTheology and Practice
Every Sunday Communion: The Means
It is probably no secret to those who know me that I wish we had communion more often at the congregation I serve. We currently … Every Sunday Communion: The MeansRead more